Fairmont, Singapore

Waste, Carbon, Water, Labour and Cost SAVINGS

Fairmont Singapore changed from using single-use gel and wick pots (sternos) to heat their buffets and started using EcoBurner and EcoServe instead. This simple switch saved:

• Waste: 570,445 gel pots (28,522 kg)
• Carbon: 120 tonnes
• Water: 106,260 ltrs
• Staff hours: 4,723 hrs
• Cost: SGD118,075

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Fairmont Singapore

Fairmont Singapore is committed to achieving its sustainability goals through collaborative efforts with partners to strengthen corporate social responsibility. The hotel actively involves its colleagues in the implementation of eco-friendly initiatives, encouraging guests to embrace their dedication to sustainability while enjoying the outstanding service and amenities provided at Fairmont Singapore.

Scale of Operations at Fairmount:

• 778 rooms
• 108,000sq ft of event space used for various types of events serving up to 5,000 covers daily
• 180-200 events per month
• External catering facility can contribute an additional 2,000 daily covers

RESULTS & FINDINGS

Fairmont Singapore’s success is attributed to their meticulous implementation of Standard Operating Procedures SOPs. They store EcoBurners and EcoServes in customised trolleys and have designated areas for proper storage and refilling.

Benefits from using EcoBurner:

• • The EcoBurner helps to promote a green work environment that reduces waste, prevents carbon pollution and supports green world initiatives.
  • Reduction of work time and it’s more user-friendly.
  • EcoBurner is safer for colleagues to handle and control temperatures.
  • EcoBurner promotes better work productivity, as well as improves and alleviates labour shortage issues

Benefits from using EcoServe:

• • Further reduction in labour as no need for colleagues to bring water to and from the buffet set-up.
  • More modern look that enhances the buffet presentations.
  • A lot more flexible – using EcoServe enables us to do different types of set-ups in many different locations.
  • Improved guest experience but also improved back-of-house experience as the previous chafing dishes were cumbersome and difficult to transport.

WASTE SAVINGS – 570,445 gel pots (28,522 kg waste)

Equivalent of 19 cars (Average car weighs 1500kg)

Carbon SAVINGS – 120 tonnes 

Equivalent of taking 44 cars off the road for 1 year. (Average car in the EU emits 2.75 tonnes of Carbon per year)

WATER SAVINGS – 106,260 ltrs.

Equivalent of enough drinking water for 194 people in a year

STAFF HOURS – 4,723 hrs

Equivalent of 2.6 members of staff working a 39-hr week

COST SAVINGS – SGD118,075

4,723 labour hours saved by using EcoServes instead of RollTops. Multiply by SGD25 (Average hospitality workers wage in Singapore) = SGD118,072